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Will Luka Doncic play in the Mavericks’ Conference final game 3 against the Timberwolves today? Injury update
The Serbian has been an injury doubt for the Mavs for a few games, and now the Conference finals are underway.
Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks are going into game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves (Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT) - but will the Serbian be ready?
So far, despite the impressive performances that the Timberwolves have been putting in, it has been the Mavs who have come out on top and lead the series 2-0.
To get this far, the Mavs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-2 after 6 games, with the Thunder taking a 0-1 lead before coming back to 2-2 after a pair of solid performances from the Texans. After that, the tension rose and Game 6 was decided by a single point in a dramatic affair.
The Timberwolves have been a huge surprise in the postseason, going all the way against the Denver Nuggets and beating them 4-3. A nine-point difference separated the two sides in the final game but it was game 6 where the Wolves shone, thrashing the Nuggets 115-70 in one of the most sensational results in recent history.
Will Luka Doncic play in the Western Conference Finals? What injury does he have?
The Serbian is a huge star and a key player for the Mavs, but he has been playing in pain during recent games for his side, with fans on all sides of the court noticing how he has grimaced following particularly physical plays. However, despite the pain, he has played - and shone - for his side, dropping a stepback 3-pointer with 3.8 seconds left for the win inside Target Center.
Remarkably, TNT’s Jared Greenberg said that Doncic has been suffering from an injury that would, under normal circumstances, keep him on the sidelines. “Today, I was told if this were the regular season, he would have been shut down for a minimum of at least two weeks”.
As per the official NBA injury report, Luka Doncic is not suffering from a single issue but various injuries, with a knee sprain, an ankle sprain, a back injury, and a sore Achilles all affecting the 25-year-old.
As for the official NBA injury update, the Mavs currently have Doncic down as ‘questionable’, listing both a ‘knee sprain’ and ‘left ankle soreness’ as his physical problems.
Maxi Kleber is also present on the injury list for the Mavs, with his status confirmed at the time of writing as ‘out’ with a ‘right shoulder’ injury. He joins Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who is out with an ankle sprain.
As for the Timberwolves, Mike Conley is listed as ‘questionable’ with a calf strain.
What time does Mavericks vs Timberwolves start?
Game 3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Playoffs series will be played at American Airlines Center on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
How can I watch Mavericks vs Timberwolves?
You can watch the game on FuboTV (free trial available) but the following channels will also be broadcasting the game live in the US: TNT & TruTV.
As well as that, you can follow the game, including all the build-up, live coverage and fallout right here on AS USA.
At AS USA, we’ve been providing you with endless coverage all across the NBA regular and post-season, and that’s not about to stop anytime soon, especially with the action hotting up at the business end of the campaign!